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Newspaper Column – The Voice – 17/06/26

Posted on: 17th June 2026

Thank you to all those who kindly offered advice and suggestions for my forthcoming Private Members’ Bill. It has been a very difficult decision to make. I want to take all these proposals forward as a parliamentary Bill, but must select just one. I’ve decided that to help address the serious and ongoing housing crisis should be prioritised. The Bill will receive its first reading in Parliament this week.   I realise many will be disappointed that […]

Badger cull finally ends – George welcomes news

Posted on: 10th June 2026

Andrew George, Liberal Democrat MP for West Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, welcomed the announcement of the final ending of badger culling in a statement today by DEFRA Minister, Dame Angela Eagle MP: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2026-06-10/hcws103 .  Andrew George instigated, with Professor Rosie Woodroffe the Zoological Society of London, the first community-led badger vaccination project in the country […]

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 10/06/26

Posted on: 10th June 2026

It’s vital we defend the right to free speech. But those who exploit that freedom to stoke rage, hate and violence undermine us all.   This week the Commons holds a debate to commemorate ten years since the shocking murder of Labour MP for Batley and Spen, Jo Cox, by a far-right activist, as she walked to her casework […]

Newspaper Column – The Cornishman – 08/06/26

Posted on: 8th June 2026

It’s vital we defend the right to free speech. But those who exploit that freedom to stoke rage, hate and violence undermine us all. Today, the Commons holds a debate to commemorate ten years since the shocking murder of Labour MP for Batley and Spen, Jo Cox, by a far-right activist, as she walked to […]

We cannot bank on banks to stay – George urges customers to use Penzance banks

Posted on: 5th June 2026

West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly MP, Andrew George, is urging local people to use their bank branches in Penzance after Lloyds closed in January.   He has written to all the high street banks still operating in Penance after that closure, to ask them about their future plans. Though he has received assurance from Nationwide that they will remain in […]

Newspaper Column – The Voice – 03/06/26

Posted on: 3rd June 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended my Public Meeting in Penzance this weekend. About a hundred attended. Excellent contributions, questions and suggestions during a good session.  My normally red-hot inbox has become an inferno since my name came out in the Private Members’ Bill ballot.   Though I’ve narrowed down the range of topics, it’s difficult to turn down others to choose just one. There are so many good […]

From Public Meeting to Parliament: Local Voices Leading the Way

Posted on: 1st June 2026

Andrew George MP has thanked everyone who attended his public meeting in Penzance at the weekend, highlighting the strong turnout and the wide range of thoughtful contributions from local residents. The meeting on Friday evening 29th May at the Queens Hotel, Penzance brought together a hundred members of the community to share views, raise questions […]

Newspaper Column – The Cornishman – 01/06/26

Posted on: 1st June 2026

I’m enormously grateful to the hundred people who attended my Public Meeting in Penzance last weekend. Excellent contributions, questions and suggestions.  My normally red-hot inbox has become an inferno since my name came out in the Private Members’ Bill ballot.   Though I’ve narrowed down the range of topics, it’s difficult to turn down others to choose just one. It would be much easier for me if the ballot […]

No need for energy bill hike if we reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels 

Posted on: 27th May 2026

Following today’s announcement from Ofgem of a 13% increase in the energy price cap from July — adding £221 a year to typical household costs — West Cornwall MP Andrew George said these energy bill shocks can be averted if we reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels. He fears that rising energy bills will more households into financial strain.  Andrew said:   “The […]

George demands action from South West Water as water continues to be cut off from villages during a heat wave 

Posted on: 27th May 2026

West Cornwall, Andrew George is stepping up pressure on South West Water as homes and businesses continue to experience regular water supply failure. This is affecting Nancledra, Carbis Bay, Halsetown, Cripplesease, Towednack, and surrounding areas.   Andrew has demanded action from SWW since the failures began early in 2026. Residents and businesses have reported over 30 incidents since January.   South West Water attribute the problem to […]